Details of genus: Babiana Ker-Gawler [169]
genus_ja:
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accepted: Accepted
Family: Iridaceae
family_ja: アヤメ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en: Subcosmopolitan (not Medit., Australia)
description_en: Genus of 50-60 species of cormous perennials from open grassland and hillsides in South Africa. They have ribbed or pleated, often hairy, lance-shaped, mid- to bright green leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped, often strongly scented flowers, 2-4cm (3/4-1 1/2in) across, borne mainly in spring. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse; in warmer climates, plant in a sunny border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-15°C (55-59°F) as soon as ripe. Remove offsets when dormant.
pests_en: Red spider mites may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: バビアナ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Iridaceae | アヤメ科 | Show |